Experienced Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianship Lawyer
Comprehensive Estate Planning
At the Law Office of James P. Montagne, P.C., we offer comprehensive estate planning legal counseling that is tailored to your particular circumstances.
Many people think of estate planning as nothing more than drawing up a will. In fact, executing a will is just one of many aspects of good estate planning. For example, consider the following:
- Will your estate be subject to estate tax?
- If so, did you know that proper planning can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in estate taxes?
- What would happen to your minor children if something happened to you and your spouse?
- Would you like to save your heirs the costs associated with probate?
- How can you provide for a disabled loved one after you are gone?
Come in and sit down with us. We will discuss these questions, and many more. We will then devise a plan, potentially including a combination of a will, trusts, and other documents to provide for your needs, maximize your estate, reduce estate taxes, and provide for your loved ones.
Senior Planning
The time may come when you are no longer able to articulate your preferences for medical treatment, personal care, or living expenses. Without planning and forethought, those decisions will be made by a person who is appointed by, and subject to the oversight of, a judge, and you will bear the expense of the proceeding.
We can show you how you can take control over decisions that will arise if you are no longer able to state your choices. We use such documents as:
- Durable powers of attorney
- Durable powers of attorney for health care
- Advance health care directives (living wills)
- Revocable living trusts
If you prepare today, you can save yourself and your family much grief in the future.
Probate and Guardianships
Probate is the judicial process by which an estate is administered. We have years of experience in probate and estate administration. In addition to administering estates, we have handled all manner of probate litigation and will contests. We have administered guardianships, for persons who cannot legally manage their own affairs, and conservatorships, for managing the assets of those who cannot do so themselves.
Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your estate planning, senior planning and probate needs. We can also arrange a home visit.